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From the Town Office

Office Hours— We are open Monday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday.We will be closed October 9 in observance of Columbus Day. As always, if you need assistance at other times, please don’t hesitate to call (846-3148) and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Had Lyme Disease???— T he Town of Chebeague Island formed an Ad hoc Committee on Tick-borne Diseases to investigate the extent of the problem on the island. Committee members are Mary Holman, Steve Harris, Anita Anderson, Cecil Amos Doughty, and Leila Bisharat. We want to document as accurately as possible the number of cases of Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis that have been acquired on Chebeague in the past couple of years. Note that we want to hear from “you” whether or not you live on Chebeague year-round or are a seasonal resident or visitor. If you live out of state, even if your illness was diagnosed in Maine, your case has probably not been recorded as occurring in Maine or on Chebeague!! If you have been diagnosed and treated for one of these diseases and you are reasonably sure that you got bitten on Chebeague, please share your information with us. We will document case numbers only; your name will not be shared with others. Please contact us with the date of your illness, your contact information, and the name of the disease or diseases you were treated for at doublemsh@gmail.com or at 207-846-1072.

Taxes Due— The first half of your Real Estate Property Tax was due September 29. Interest began to accrue on September 30, 2017. Please call if you have questions about your taxes. Note from the Broadband Ad-Hoc Working Group— Please remember to fill out the Broadband Survey . You need not answer every question, but in order to address the town’s broadband needs adequately, it is important to gather the most comprehensive data possible.

Dog Licenses— Dog tags will be available October 15, 2017 . If you do not license your dog before January 31, 2018, there will be an additional $25 late fee.

Transfer Station Hours— Please remember that the Transfer Station hours change on November 5, 2017 , when daylight saving time ends. We will no longer be open Monday and Thursday morning, and we will close at 4:00 p.m. on the days the Transfer Station is open. Stone Wharf Parking— Don’t forget that there is no parking in November on the west side of the Stone Wharf to facilitate lobstermen who are hauling in their traps. Remember, this restriction begins the day after Halloween ! Thank you for your support, and remember to be kind to one another, Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator

Island Electric 846-2468 islndelt@juno.com

Repair and servicing of electric appliances, water heaters, water-pump systems, septic-pump systems, sump pumps, lamps and light fixtures. Installation and repair of electrical systems and components, including generator sales and service. Installation and repair of wiring for telephones, computers, televisions, and sound systems. Wiring of boats and marine facilities, such as docks and piers. Thanks for your business, and remember to support your local island businesses. Kim Boehm

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OCTOBER 2017 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR